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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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